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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,485

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $30,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,219

Lexus IS 250C   
Difference: $30,522

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620102010
ModelSLKISIS
TrimAMG SLK55250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $72,600 $39,440 $44,890
Base Invoice $67,518 $35,495 $40,399
Premium 2 Package 3,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 850    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,015 4,015
Luxury Package   3,055 3,055
Headlight washers   100 100
Premium 2 Package 2,837    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 791    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,325 3,325
Luxury Package   2,444 2,444
Headlight washers   80 80
Options (change) 4,620 7,170 7,170
Options (change) 4,298 5,849 5,849
Destination 925 875 875
Total Price $78,145 $47,485 $52,935
Total Invoice $72,741 $42,219 $47,123

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,442
Model Year201620102010
ModelSLKISIS
TrimAMG SLK55250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine415hp V8204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT7M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11270, 12270, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$78,145$47,485$52,935
Adjustments for Features-2,2350-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,910$47,485$51,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$72,741$42,219$47,123
Adjustments for Features-2,0800-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,661$42,219$46,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,969

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201620102010
ModelSLKISIS
TrimAMG SLK55250C350C
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Metal pedals$75  
Neck-level heating, front seats$150  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,525$2,290$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0800-935

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20162010
ModelSLKIS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.7 in107.5 in
Length162.8 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height51.2 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 270W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%

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